The EntreLeadership Podcast

It’s been an unimaginable year: a pandemic, hurricanes, tornadoes, economic implosion, deaths, loss and lots of “new normals” to navigate. Especially for business owners. If you’ve felt anxious—or feel anxious just reading about the chaos—it just means you’re normal. Yep, you read that right. Dr. John Delony, mental health expert and Ramsey Personality, breaks down what anxiety really is, what it’s trying to tell us, and why we need to pay attention to it. In this episode, Dr. Delony gives leaders practical tips for taking care of their mental health so they can show up and lead people well—even in the midst of stress and uncertainty.  entreleadership.com/podcastDr. John Delony's websiteThe Dr. John Delony Show podcastThe Dr. John Delony Show on YouTubeFear Gone Wild by Kayla StoeckleinRedefining Anxiety by Dr. John DelonyCommunication Field GuideReview this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people wouldn’t consider HVAC companies, occupational therapists or construction contractors to be creatives. Seth Godin, bestselling author of leadership staples like Linchpin and Tribes, disagrees. He joins EntreLeadership to talk about the essential practice of shipping creative work and inventing the future—even if you aren’t conventionally “creative” and there are no guarantees the idea will work.   entreleadership.com/podcast Seth Godin's website The Practice: Shipping Creative Work by Seth Godin The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber Good to Great by Jim Collins Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin Seth's Blog on The Practice Seth Godin's altMBA Seth Godin's blog The New York Times Bestseller List Seth Godin's Akimbo episode The New York Times Bestseller List EntreLeadership Reading Guide Schedule a FREE 20-minute consultation with BELAY Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you create a brand people rave about? Turns out, there’s more to it than just fancy fonts and packaging. Tim Newton, senior creative officer at Ramsey Solutions, argues that truly amazing brands dig deeper. They use what they value to influence every touchpoint they have with customers. Does it really make a difference? Yes. Because over 53% of people say they connect emotionally to a brand because of shared values and beliefs.1 So, in this episode, Tim will teach you how to build a brand that creates lasting connections with your customers and sets your business apart.  entreleadership.com/podcastThe Physics of Brand by Aaron Keller, Renee Marino and Dan Wallace#395: Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Leadership with Dr. Chip DoddStoryBrand website#335: Why Self-Knowledge Matters with Ian Morgan CronBranding Guide from Tim NewtonReview this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tricia Sciortino, CEO of Belay, discusses the importance of leaders having an assistant to delegate tasks and focus on the bigger picture. She emphasizes the need for a proactive assistant who thinks like a leader and highlights the benefits of open communication, hiring professional assistants, and creating a safe feedback environment. The podcast also explores the challenges faced by business owners, the value of strategic delegation, and the importance of investing in people.

Once a successful attorney, Shawn Askinosie had it all—security, a winning track record, and good money. So why did he find himself struck by a panic attack as he left the courtroom one day? Shawn took a hard look in the mirror and discovered he was completely unfulfilled by his job and his life. And so, his search for meaningful work began, leading him from the courtroom to cocoa beans, and eventually, to Askinosie Chocolate. The community-changing chocolatier joins the EntreLeadership team to share his incredible story of self-discovery and how small businesses have the opportunity to create meaningful work and make a real difference in the world, one person at a time.   entreleadership.com/podcast Askinosie Chocolate website Meaningful Work by Shawn Askinosie and Lawren Askinosie Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom How to Create Core Values Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fear, anger and shame are generally NOT the emotions we get excited about using in our leadership toolkits (or in life). In fact, leaders are trained to leave emotions at the door or to believe that emotions are a sign of weakness. But Dr. Chip Dodd, author of The Voice of the Heart, says these “weaknesses” are actually tools for strength in business and in life. Tune in as he shares the true value of human emotions, the pitfalls of leadership, and why he’ll never get on an airplane with a fearless pilot.   entreleadership.com/podcast Dr. Chip Dodd's website The Voice of the Heart by Dr. Chip Dodd Learn more about EntreLeadership Advisory Groups How to Live podcast from Dr. Chip Dodd Leadership Growth Assessment EntreLeadership Toolkit Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ramsey Personality Ken Coleman clarifies purpose, vision, and mission for business owners. The podcast discusses the importance of aligning personal and business purpose, vision, and mission. It emphasizes the need for leaders to define their roles based on strengths and values. The conversation also highlights the significance of continuous reflection, adaptation, and alignment for success in endeavors.

Between coming up with your initial business concept and building your company into what it is today, you probably had to wade through a good bit of learning how not to do a few (or 100) things. That’s certainly what happened for former Special Forces Sergeant Jason McCarthy on his journey of starting the GORUCK brand a decade ago. What started as an idea to create and sell no-frills, tough-as-nails backpacks became something much bigger. Tune in to hear how Jason’s early adventures in business helped him find deeper meaning for his company.   entreleadership.com/podcast GORUCK website #339: How to Serve Something Greater Than Yourself with Jason McCarthy GR1 rucksack How Not To Start A Backpack Company by Jason McCarthy 10 Days of Intentionality Things to Delegate to Save 15 Hours This Week from BELAY Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and podcast host Guy Raz has interviewed thousands of leaders. Between working on his new book, How I Built This, and his day-to-day role hosting the popular NPR podcast of the same name, he’s heard the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to how some of the top names in business say they’ve gotten it right (or really wrong) in their leadership journey. Over time, Guy has found similar threads winding through their various paths to success. Join us to hear some of his key takeaways to building a successful business.   entreleadership.com/podcast How I Built This by Guy Raz How I Built This with Guy Raz episodes referenced: Tate's Bake Shop: Kathleen King Slack & Flickr: Stewart Butterfield Kate Spade: Kate & Andy Spade Starbucks: Howard Schultz Briogeo: Nancy Twine EntreLeadership's Business Health Assessment Review this episode for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card   Want expert help with your business question? Call 844-944-1070 and leave a message or send an email to podcast@entreleadership.com. You could be featured on a future podcast episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Mellado, President and CEO of Compassion International, shares insights on the importance of connecting your business to a deeper purpose. He emphasizes how a strong sense of mission fuels resilience, especially in challenging times. The conversation covers managing stress and the necessity of intentional work-rest rhythms for effective leadership. Mellado also discusses the significance of financial reserves in preparing for crises and reflects on transformative service, urging leaders to adapt and support their teams with compassion.